Queensland Fire and Emergency Services (QFES) and Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service (QPWS) continue to monitor a bushfire burning in the vicinity of Kings Bore Road, the Western Break and Teewah Beach. Rainfall has eased conditions and the fire is burning within containment lines. Nearby residents may be affected by a smoke haze throughout the afternoon. Residents are asked to close windows and doors and if suffering from a respiratory condition, keep medications close by. Motorists should drive with caution and to conditions. If residents are concerned their property is under threat they are advised to call Triple Zero (000) immediately.

Queensland Fire and Emergency Services (QFES) are monitoring a bushfire burning in the vicinity of Kings Bore Road, the Western Break and Teewah Beach. Rainfall has eased conditions and the fire is burning within containment lines. Nearby residents may be affected by a smoke haze throughout the afternoon. Residents are asked to close windows and doors and if suffering from a respiratory condition, keep medications close by. Motorists should drive with caution and to conditions. If residents are concerned their property is under threat they are advised to call Triple Zero (000) immediately.

Queensland Fire and Emergency Services (QFES) advises there is a bushfire in the Cooloola section of the Great Sandy National Park.

You need to keep up to date and decide what actions you will take if the situation changes.

Currently as at 8.30am Tuesday 4 December, there is a bushfire burning in the vicinity of Kings Bore Road, the Western Break and Teewah Beach.

The fire is currently contained, however residents in Cooloola Cove and Rainbow Beach should be ready to take necessary precautions as the situation could change quickly.

Those camping or using walking/driving tracks within the Great Sandy National Park should follow the advice of Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service (QPWS) and other authorities.

People in the area will be affected by smoke, which will reduce visibility and air quality. Smoke is currently affecting Rainbow Beach Road, Cooloola Cove and Tin Can Bay, so motorists should drive with caution and to conditions.

Call Triple Zero (000) immediately if you believe you or your property is under threat.

WHAT YOU SHOULD DO:

•Listen to your local radio station or visit the Rural Fire Service (RFS) website for regular updates.

•If you have a bushfire survival plan, refer to it now and be ready to follow it.

•If you do not have a bushfire survival plan, or if your plan is to leave, identify where you will go if the situation changes.

•Close windows and doors to minimise smoke exposure.

•If you suffer from a respiratory condition, keep your medication close by.

•Drive with caution in low visibility conditions.

•Contact your neighbours to see if they need help preparing for the bushfire.

•Consider finding your essential items (e.g., identification documents, prescription medication, food and water, and protective clothing such as a long-sleeved cotton shirt and trousers, and boots) in case you need to leave.

•Consider what you will do to protect your pets and livestock.

•Drink plenty of water to stay hydrated.

•Advise family and friends of your intended actions if the situation changes.

•Staying tuned to your local radio station. Find your local ABC radio station at https://radio.abc.net.au/help/offline and your local commercial radio station at http://www.commercialradio.com.au/find-a-station/queensland;

•Visiting the Rural Fire Service (RFS) website at www.ruralfire.qld.gov.au/map

Queensland Fire and Emergency Services (QFES) advises there is a bushfire in Cooloola section of the Great Sandy National Park.

You need to keep up to date and decide what actions you will take if the situation changes.

Currently as at 6.30pm Monday 3 December, there is a bushfire burning in the vicinity of Kings Bore Road, the Western Break and Teewah Beach. It is travelling in a northerly direction towards Rainbow Beach Road and Cooloola Way.

The fire has the potential to move quickly and residents in Cooloola Cove and Rainbow Beach should be ready to take necessary precautions as the situation could change quickly.

The fire is not currently contained. Crews will be working in the area overnight in an effort to contain the fire.
Those camping or using walking/driving tracks within the Great Sandy National Park should follow the advice of Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service (QPWS) and other authorities.

People in the area will be affected by smoke, which will reduce visibility and air quality. Smoke is currently affecting Rainbow Beach Road and Poverty Point Road, so motorists should drive with caution and to conditions.

Call Triple Zero (000) immediately if you believe you or your property is under threat.

WHAT YOU SHOULD DO:
•Listen to your local radio station or visit the Rural Fire Service (RFS) website for regular updates.
•If you have a bushfire survival plan, refer to it now and be ready to follow it.
•If you do not have a bushfire survival plan, or if your plan is to leave, identify where you will go if the situation changes.
•Close windows and doors to minimise smoke exposure.
•If you suffer from a respiratory condition, keep your medication close by.
•Drive with caution in low visibility conditions.
•Contact your neighbours to see if they need help preparing for the bushfire.
•Consider finding your essential items (e.g., identification documents, prescription medication, food and water, and protective clothing such as a long-sleeved cotton shirt and trousers, and boots) in case you need to leave.
•Consider what you will do to protect your pets and livestock.
•Drink plenty of water to stay hydrated.
•Advise family and friends of your intended actions if the situation changes.

KEEP UP TO DATE BY:
•Following QFES on Facebook (@QldFireandRescueService) and Twitter (@QldFES)
•Staying tuned to your local radio station. Find your local ABC radio station at https://radio.abc.net.au/help/offline and your local commercial radio station at http://www.commercialradio.com.au/find-a-station/queensland;
•Visiting the Rural Fire Service (RFS) website at www.ruralfire.qld.gov.au/map

Queensland Fire and Emergency Services (QFES) advises there is a bushfire in Cooloola section of the Great Sandy National Park.

You need to keep up to date and decide what actions you will take if the situation changes.

Currently as at 12.30pm Monday 3 December, there is a bushfire burning in the vicinity of Kings Bore Road, the Western Break and Teewah Beach. It is travelling in a northerly direction towards Rainbow Beach Road and Cooloola Way.

The fire has the potential to move quickly and residents in Cooloola Cove and Rainbow Beach should be ready to take necessary precautions as the situation could change quickly.

The fire is not currently contained. Waterbombing aircraft are working the area to assist crews in controlling the fire.

Those camping or using walking/driving tracks within the Great Sandy National Park should follow the advice of Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service (QPWS) and other authorities.

People in the area will be affected by smoke, which will reduce visibility and air quality. Smoke is currently affecting Rainbow Beach Road and Poverty Point Road, so motorists should drive with caution and to conditions.

Call Triple Zero (000) immediately if you believe you or your property is under threat.

WHAT YOU SHOULD DO:
•Listen to your local radio station or visit the Rural Fire Service (RFS) website for regular updates.
•If you have a bushfire survival plan, refer to it now and be ready to follow it.
•If you do not have a bushfire survival plan, or if your plan is to leave, identify where you will go if the situation changes.
•Close windows and doors to minimise smoke exposure.
•If you suffer from a respiratory condition, keep your medication close by.
•Drive with caution in low visibility conditions.
•Contact your neighbours to see if they need help preparing for the bushfire.
•Consider finding your essential items (e.g., identification documents, prescription medication, food and water, and protective clothing such as a long-sleeved cotton shirt and trousers, and boots) in case you need to leave.
•Consider what you will do to protect your pets and livestock.
•Drink plenty of water to stay hydrated.
•Advise family and friends of your intended actions if the situation changes.

KEEP UP TO DATE BY:
•Following QFES on Facebook (@QldFireandRescueService) and Twitter (@QldFES)
•Staying tuned to your local radio station. Find your local ABC radio station at https://radio.abc.net.au/help/offline and your local commercial radio station at http://www.commercialradio.com.au/find-a-station/queensland;
•Visiting the Rural Fire Service (RFS) website at www.ruralfire.qld.gov.au/map

Queensland Fire and Emergency Services (QFES) advises there is a bushfire in Cooloola section of the Great Sandy National Park.

You need to keep up to date and decide what actions you will take if the situation changes.

Currently as at 11.30am Monday 3 December, there is a bushfire burning in the vicinity of Kings Bore Road, the Western Break and Teewah Beach. It is travelling in a southerly direction, however predicted wind changes and storm warnings mean the fire may change course and travel in a northerly direction towards Rainbow Beach Road and Cooloola Way.

The fire has the potential to move quickly and residents in Cooloola Cove and Rainbow Beach should be ready to take necessary precautions as the situation could change quickly.

The fire is not currently contained. Those camping or using walking/driving tracks within the Great Sandy National Park should follow the advice of QPWS and other authorities.

People in the area will be affected by smoke, which will reduce visibility and air quality.

Call Triple Zero (000) immediately if you believe you or your property is under threat.

WHAT YOU SHOULD DO:
•Listen to your local radio station or visit the Rural Fire Service (RFS) website for regular updates.
•If you have a bushfire survival plan, refer to it now and be ready to follow it.
•If you do not have a bushfire survival plan, or if your plan is to leave, identify where you will go if the situation changes.
•Close windows and doors to minimise smoke exposure.
•If you suffer from a respiratory condition, keep your medication close by.
•Drive with caution in low visibility conditions.
•Contact your neighbours to see if they need help preparing for the bushfire.
•Consider finding your essential items (e.g., identification documents, prescription medication, food and water, and protective clothing such as a long-sleeved cotton shirt and trousers, and boots) in case you need to leave.
•Consider what you will do to protect your pets and livestock.
•Drink plenty of water to stay hydrated.
•Advise family and friends of your intended actions if the situation changes.

KEEP UP TO DATE BY:
•Following QFES on Facebook (@QldFireandRescueService) and Twitter (@QldFES)
•Staying tuned to your local radio station. Find your local ABC radio station at https://radio.abc.net.au/help/offline and your local commercial radio station at http://www.commercialradio.com.au/find-a-station/queensland;
•Visiting the Rural Fire Service (RFS) website at www.ruralfire.qld.gov.au/map

Queensland Fire and Emergency Services (QFES) advises there is a bushfire in Cooloola National Park.

You need to keep up to date and decide what actions you will take if the situation changes.

Currently as at 8.35am Monday 3 December, there is a bushfire burning in the vicinity of Kings Bore Road, the Western Break and Teewah Beach

The fire has breached containment lines. Those camping or using walking/driving tracks within the Great Sandy National Park should follow the advice of QPWS and other authorities.

People in the area will be affected by smoke, which will reduce visibility and air quality.

Call Triple Zero (000) immediately if you believe you or your property is under threat.

WHAT YOU SHOULD DO:
•Listen to your local radio station or visit the Rural Fire Service (RFS) website for regular updates.
•If you have a bushfire survival plan, refer to it now and be ready to follow it.
•If you do not have a bushfire survival plan, or if your plan is to leave, identify where you will go if the situation changes.
•Close windows and doors to minimise smoke exposure.
•If you suffer from a respiratory condition, keep your medication close by.
•Drive with caution in low visibility conditions.
•Contact your neighbours to see if they need help preparing for the bushfire.
•Consider finding your essential items (e.g., identification documents, prescription medication, food and water, and protective clothing such as a long-sleeved cotton shirt and trousers, and boots) in case you need to leave.
•Consider what you will do to protect your pets and livestock.
•Drink plenty of water to stay hydrated.
•Advise family and friends of your intended actions if the situation changes.

Queensland Fire and Emergency Services (QFES) advises there is a bushfire in Cooloola National Park.

You need to keep up to date and decide what actions you will take if the situation changes.

Currently as at 7pm Sunday 2 December, there is a bushfire burning in the vicinity of Kings Bore Road, the Western Break and Teewah Beach

The fire has breached containment lines. Those camping or using walking/driving tracks within the Great Sandy National Park should follow the advice of QPWS and other authorities.

People in the area will be affected by smoke, which will reduce visibility and air quality.

Call Triple Zero (000) immediately if you believe you or your property is under threat.

WHAT YOU SHOULD DO:
•Listen to your local radio station or visit the Rural Fire Service (RFS) website for regular updates.
•If you have a bushfire survival plan, refer to it now and be ready to follow it.
•If you do not have a bushfire survival plan, or if your plan is to leave, identify where you will go if the situation changes.
•Close windows and doors to minimise smoke exposure.
•If you suffer from a respiratory condition, keep your medication close by.
•Drive with caution in low visibility conditions.
•Contact your neighbours to see if they need help preparing for the bushfire.
•Consider finding your essential items (e.g., identification documents, prescription medication, food and water, and protective clothing such as a long-sleeved cotton shirt and trousers, and boots) in case you need to leave.
•Consider what you will do to protect your pets and livestock.
•Drink plenty of water to stay hydrated.
•Advise family and friends of your intended actions if the situation changes.

KEEP UP TO DATE BY:
•Following QFES on Facebook (@QldFireandRescueService) and Twitter (@QldFES)
•Staying tuned to your local radio station. Find your local ABC radio station at https://radio.abc.net.au/help/offline and your local commercial radio station at http://www.commercialradio.com.au/find-a-station/queensland;
•Visiting the Rural Fire Service (RFS) website at www.ruralfire.qld.gov.au/map

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